Iceland-Inspired Rice Pudding

Name: Iceland-Inspired Rice Pudding
Prep time: 45

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45 min prep

4 servings

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8 ingredients

Though traditional Icelandic rice pudding is often made with large amounts of sugar and butter, make a healthier version by moderating the sweetness with this Iceland-Inspired Rice Pudding recipe. See article here...

2 cups water
½ cup short grain white rice
2 ¼ cup milk
2 tablespoons turbinado sugar, more to taste
⅓ cup dried fruit (raisins, dried plums, apricots or figs)
1 teaspoon lemon peel, freshly grated
Pinch salt
¼ cup almonds, sliced and toasted

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

183 cals

Fat

9 g

Saturated Fat

3 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

2 g

Monounsaturated Fat

4 g

Carbohydrates

22 g

Sugar

18 g

Fiber

2 g

Protein

6 g

Sodium

95 mg

Directions

Cook the rice in the water, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, stirring frequently.
When most of water is absorbed, about 10-15 minutes add milk, sugar, and raisins. Simmer, stirring occasionally for 35-40 minutes, or until desired thickness.
Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest and salt. Spoon pudding into individual bowls topped with sliced almonds and dusted with cinnamon, if desired. Pudding can also be served cold by transferring to a glass bowl and covering with plastic wrap directly on the surface of pudding and storing in the refrigerator.

Chef Tips

Eat all sweet, sugary treats in moderation.

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